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DPA d:dicate 4017ES Super Cardioid Shotgun Microphone Side Cable
MPN: 4017ES

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Description

With DPA's tiniest preamplifer design, the d:dicate™ 4017E Shotgun Microphone features an integrated cable solution with either side (4017ES) or rear (4017ER) cable entry. It is the shortest professional interference tube shotgun mic available today; only 12.5 cm (4.9 in) in length and 121 g (4.3 oz) in weight (including 3 m (9.8 ft) cable and connector). It is ideal for booming actors or capturing distant voice dialogue for broadcast and video situations.

The mic is fully immune to RF emission and the 19 mm (0.75 in) condenser cartridge is capable of handling peak SPLs of 152 dB before clipping. Designed for a broad range of applications, the d:dicate™ Microphones Series is ideal for use with camera systems, in fixed positions at sports facilities, for broadcast/ENG/film booming and even studio recording environments.
 

The microphone capsule

The d:dicate™ 4017E Shotgun Microphone is equipped with a highly-directional hypercardioid pickup pattern; obtained using a supercardioid design with an interference tube that provides excellent off-axis rejection. Its unique directional pattern is useful when you need exceptionally high directivity with high background noise rejection. It is convenient when you cannot place the mic close enough to the sound source. The MMP-C preamplifier makes booming applications such as in a car or in low-ceiling rooms is uncomplicated.

Extensive research and development has been undertaken to optimize the sound coming from the sides and back of the microphone. One of the key accomplishments is that we have minimized often very un-linear response of a shotgun microphone due to its side lobes. The condenser capsule uses a high voltage pre-polarized back plate, endowing the shotgun with high output as well as wide dynamics, extremely low noise and distortion specifications.

The SM4000 Suspension Mount is included in the package. This allows the mic to be hung from the ceiling to create precision spot-miking of orchestra sections or ambience atmosphere.

At any time, and with no tools needed, it is possible to transform the d:dicate™ 4017E Shotgun Microphone into a new configuration. You can combine it with another d:dicate™ or d:facto™ Microphone Capsule or Preamplifier.

Features

The product offers the following features

Sleek shotgun for distant miking

Integrated active cable

Small and lightweight

Excellent RF Immunity

Uniform off-axis response

Highly directional pattern

Product Specification

d:dicate™ Recording Microphones 4017ER/ES SHOTGUN MICROPHONE

Directional pattern: Supercardioid, lobe-shaped

Principle of operation: Pressure gradient, with interference tube

Cartridge type: Pre-polarized condenser

Frequency range: 20 Hz - 20 kHz

Frequency range, ±2 dB, at 60 cm (23.6 in): 40 Hz - 18 kHz with typ. 3 dB soft boost at 15 kHz

Sensitivity, nominal, ±2 dB at 1 kHz: 19 mV/Pa; -34.4 dB re. 1 V/Pa

Equivalent noise level, A-weighted: Typ. 13 dB(A) re. 20 µPa (max. 15 dB(A))

Equivalent noise level, ITU-R BS.468-4: Typ. 24 dB (max. 26 dB)

S/N ratio (A-weighted), re. 1 kHz at 1 Pa (94 dB SPL): Typ. 81 dB(A)

Total harmonic distortion (THD): < 1% up to 137 dB SPL peak

Dynamic range: Typ. 124 dB

Max. SPL, peak before clipping: 138 dB

Output impedance: 100 Ω

Minimum load impedance: 2 kΩ

Cable drive capability: 100 m (328 ft)

Output balance principle: Impedance balancing

Common mode rejection ratio (CMRR): > 40 dB

Power supply (for full performance): 48 V Phantom power (± 4 V)

Current consumption: 3.5 mA

Connector: XLR-3M. Pin 1: shield, Pin 2: signal + phase, Pin 3: - phase

Color: Matte black

Weight: 121 g (4.3 oz)

Microphone diameter: 19 mm (0.75 in)

Capsule diameter: 19 mm (0.75 in)

Microphone length: 125 mm (4.9 in)

Maximum output voltage, RMS: 2.2 V

Polarity: +V at pin 2 for positive sound pressure

Temperature range: -40°C to 45°C (-40°F to 113°F)

Relative humidity (RH): Up to 90%

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